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KY16 VSX

2016 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,214 mi
Last recorded127,214 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 VSX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 127,214 miles

hand brake efficiency just passed on 18%, pass limit is 16%

Fail 25 Jul 2026 127,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake efficiency just passed on 18%, pass limit is 16%

Pass 7 Jul 2025 126,674 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 115,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked/perished

front brake discs are heavily worn, more so on the inner face

Pass 21 Jun 2023 99,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively HEAVILY LIPPED,BORDERLINE ADVISE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 99,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively HEAVILY LIPPED,BORDERLINE ADVISE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 89,106 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp convertors fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall, slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 88,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD lamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD lamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall, slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,006 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 77,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 69,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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KY16 VSX is a 2016 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 49,747 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY16 VSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY16 VSX registered?

KY16 VSX is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 August 2016.

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